The Constant-Speed Propeller - Part I - Its Performance Hamilton Standard Propellers, Division of United Aircraft Mfg. Corporation

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Caldwell, F. W., author.

Conference Name:

Semi-Annual Meeting of the Society

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1937

Summary:

VARIOUS types of automatic controllable propellers are discussed to show that constant-speed operation will, in general, give the most satisfactory airplane performance.Some attention is given to the aerodynamics of the constant-speed propeller, and its effects on performance are described, with reference to the usual characteristics such as cruising speed and rate of climb. Certain new performance possibilities that result from this type of operation are discussed

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Publisher Number:

370126

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Restricted for use by site license